Jharkhand Shivers: McCluskieganj Hits Minus Degrees, IMD Yellow Alert for 13 Districts

• Jharkhand is experiencing a severe cold wave due to a Western Disturbance and cold westerly-southerly winds.
• McCluskieganj, Ranchi, recorded a temperature of -1 degree Celsius, severely impacting daily life.
• Minimum temperatures in Khunti, Latehar, and Lohardaga are between 2-3 degrees Celsius, forcing residents to light bonfires.
• A yellow alert for severe cold has been issued for 13 districts, including Ranchi, Palamu, and Hazaribagh, for January 14-15.
• Tragic deaths reported in Deoghar, Ranchi, and Jamtara due to the intense cold and related incidents.

Why It Matters: Jharkhand faces extreme cold, with McCluskieganj at -1°C and a yellow alert for 13 districts.